Homemade taco shells are crunchy and taste excellent! Use homemade tortillas or store-bought corn tortillas. You may need a little practice at first. Fill and serve tacos right after frying, or they may become chewy. Leftovers may be heated in the oven for crisping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 package corn tortillas , 12 ounce
- salt to taste
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
Fill a heavy skillet with 1-inch-deep oil over medium heat; heat to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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3
Fry one tortilla at a time in hot oil. Cook for about 15 seconds.
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4
Flip over and fold in half, holding in place with tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds.
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5
Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
Nutrition Facts
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